Brush McCoy Vellum Bowl

This is a common type of vase about 4 3/4 inch tall and six inches wide at the widest part. This type of vase can often be found for a very reasonable price probably because it was made over several decades. It still has a good shape and color for an Arts & Crafts room. These vases frequently have factory errors such as glaze pops, slices in the clay, and unglazed spots which provide an unsophisticated feel in combination with the simple shape. The glaze is usually thick and sometimes there is a two tone effect.

I bought this example about six months ago for $15.00 at an antique mall. From the base (see picture below) this is a newer example. It has a dry (unglazed) ring and has several glaze errors not all of which appear in the photographs.

George Brush in 1906 founded the Brush Pottery Company in Zanesville, Ohio. This
business lasted only a few years until it burned down-- a frequent hazard for pottery works. In 1909 Brush went to work for the J. W. McCoy pottery company. He became the general manager and a controlling share holder. In 1911 the pottery changed its name to the Brush-McCoy Pottery Company. Brush later acquired total interest in the company in 1918. The name was later changed(in 1925) to the Brush pottery company.

This vase can be found in several matte colors but usually in the blue/green range. As far as I know this has not been reproduced since it was taken out of production. Read more!